on a high

phrase

informal
: feeling happy and excited
He was on a high after receiving the promotion.

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Stallone said during a recent interview, on a high floor of a luxury Manhattan hotel. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Adam Lambert’s surprise appearance brings down the house Leave it to the vocal powerhouse who has spent over a decade filling in for Queen’s Freddie Mercury to end the George Michael tribute on a high note. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026 The Kansas City Royals concluded their 2026 season on a high note. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 Skubal’s outing Friday sent him into the first-round bye on a high note. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on a high

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“On a high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20high. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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